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Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches

My Internship Shadowing Experience: Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk


June 9, 2022

My Background My name is Sean M. and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was informed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Ecological Associates, Endangered Species, Ethics, FMNP, FWC, Leatherback, Loggerhead, Master Naturalist, Photography, Sea Turtle
Florida Scrub Jay

Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Eva Ries-St. Lucie County Public Lands Coordinator for Audubon Florida’s JayWatch


September 1, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist marks an important 20th anniversary in 2021. We’re highlighting successes of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) as part of this celebration. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Ethics, Eva Ries, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Scrub Jay, St Lucie County, St. Lucie
sea turtle

Florida Master Naturalists Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Permitted Sea Turtle Night Hike


July 15, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist Program's 20th Anniversary Celebrations continue in St. Lucie County with a permitted sea turtle night walk.  This event took place on July 13, 2021 and was hosted by Ecological Associates Inc of Jensen Beach.  ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Master Naturalist, Natural Resources, Sea Turtle
Atala Butterfly

Report your atala butterflies here…


July 2, 2020

The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a beautiful, somewhat rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #UFBugs, #wildlife, Atala, Butterfly, Endangered Species, Extinction, Insect